Day Janitor

Samsic

  • Glasgow
  • £14.01 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 5 days ago
Position Summary:
The Day Janitor provides essential on-site support to ensure the smooth operation of facilities during working hours. This role works closely with the Facilities Management (FM) and Health & Safety (H&S) teams, maintaining a clean, safe, and well-presented environment for all building users.Working Hours:
  • Standard hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm (30 hours per week).
  • Flexibility is required to support business needs, including occasional overtime or weekend working (with prior notice).
  • Hours may be adjusted in agreement with the Facilities Manager to accommodate site requirements or events.
Key Responsibilities:Facilities Support
  • Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day janitorial requests.
  • Carry out regular inspections of communal areas, toilets, and high-traffic zones, addressing issues promptly.
  • Respond quickly to spillages, accidents, or hazards to maintain a safe environment.
  • Support minor maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing lightbulbs, moving furniture, reporting defects) and assist the on-site Facilities Engineer with general duties when required.
  • Ensure waste bins are regularly emptied, recycling is maintained, and waste storage areas are kept in order.
Health & Safety Support
  • Monitor and report potential hazards or unsafe conditions to the FM/H&S teams.
  • Assist in ensuring fire exits, stairwells, and escape routes remain clear and accessible.
  • Support emergency procedures (e.g., fire alarm evacuations, incident response).
  • Carry out daily checks (washrooms, first aid points, spill kits, etc.) as instructed.
  • Maintain stock of janitorial and H&S supplies (e.g., PPE, cleaning products, paper goods).
Customer Service
  • Provide a friendly and approachable presence for staff, visitors, and contractors.
  • Respond to service requests in a professional and timely manner.
  • Cover reception duties when required, ensuring visitors are welcomed, assisted, and directed appropriately.
  • Liaise with FM/H&S teams to escalate issues outside janitorial scope.
General Duties
  • Maintain janitorial stores in a clean, organised manner.
  • Ensure all tasks are carried out in line with company policies and H&S regulations.
  • Support FM team with event or meeting room setups and reconfigurations.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the FM or H&S teams.
Skills & Attributes
  • Reliable, proactive, and safety-conscious.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Physically fit to undertake manual handling tasks when required.

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